Genetic Counselor

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides genetic counseling to patients with a medical or family history of cancer and/or genetic disease and coordinates program services. This is an onsite position at UCHealth UCHlth Cancer Ctr Mem Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The schedule is full-time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, on day shifts. Pay is $36.19–$54.28 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
Certification as a Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) within one year of hire.
Relevant life support certification as determined at the position level.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collect, review, and interpret family and medical histories, medical records, test results, and other relevant information.
Coordinate genetic testing and communicate results to referring healthcare providers.
Develop genetic counseling plans that include risk assessment, referrals, education, life-planning options, and treatment options.
Provide counseling and education to patients and their families.
Identify and provide referrals for testing, treatment, support, and advocacy.
Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of developments in genetic disease research, testing, and treatment.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews of base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specified educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.